But then the need of being loved, the strongest need ... in poor Maggie's nature, began to wrestle with her pride and soon threw it. (George Eliot)

But then the need of being loved, the strongest need ... in poor Maggie's nature, began to wrestle with her pride and soon threw it.

George Eliot

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